Our Approach
HOT collaborates with communities, volunteers, governments and organizations worldwide to harness the power of open map data for humanitarian response and development. Through innovation, partnership and a shared vision of an equitable world, we strive to address critical global and local challenges, making geospatial data actionable and accessible to all.
Co-create open map data with communities
Connect a wide network of partners to use open map data
Develop accessible open-source mapping products
Our Toolbox
Local Knowledge
Participatory Mapping & Capacity Building
Partnerships & Collaboration
Global Community Engagement
Inclusive Tech & AI
Open Data
What Happens Because of Our Work
Free and open map data is available, accessible & actionable
Communities become more resilient by using & owning the local map data
Societies make more informed decisions and policies
Humanitarian and development agencies address needs on the ground more effectively
HOT Envisions a World in Which...
Community needs are addressed through mapping
Everyone can access, and contribute to, the map
Open map data is available and used for impact
